The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t become law until at least the early autumn.

The Bill’s third reading took place in the House of Lords on Monday, July 21 but no time was given for it to be discussed in any detail by MPs.

It will go back for consideration by the House of Commons on September 8, just after MPs return from their summer recess. 

In good news for landlords, during the report stage, peers backed an amendment to require tenants who want to keep a pet in the property with them to pay an extra deposit to cover any damage.

A previous requirement for tenants to take out a specific insurance to cover any potential damage was dropped by the government.

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s lettings director, Rebecca Dean said: “We are pleased to hear there is a delay as this delivers a message that the proposed amendments are being given careful consideration.

“This will be the biggest change in history for the lettings industry and is one which will impact greatly on landlords and their decision to continue to invest and let property.

“We are hopeful that as agents, we will still be given a grace period to prepare for the enforcement of this Bill once it has been passed through parliament. This will ensure we have everything in place to support our tenants and landlords through the changes although this is something we are already working on.”

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